Overview of Sanivation
Sanivation is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to providing clean, safe, and efficient sanitation services to urbanizing communities in low-income countries. Operating in Kenya since 2014, we partner with local governments to deliver comprehensive solutions from research and design to implementation and monitoring.
Our mission is to make cities across Africa clean, healthy, and productive by offering safe and sustainable sanitation services. With a deep understanding of local contexts and market-driven models, we ensure lasting solutions that positively impact people and their surroundings.
With a team of over 60 local staff and international experts, we collaborate with a range of private and public sector partners, including renowned organizations like the World Bank, UNICEF, and USAID. Featured in the Netflix documentary “Brave Blue World” and recognized by Forbes and Fast Company, we’re at the forefront of innovative sanitation solutions.
Join us in driving positive change and shaping the future of sustainable sanitation.
About Our Team and Culture
Our team culture at Sanivation is one of collaboration, innovation, and passion for what we do. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their ideas and expertise, regardless of their role or background. We embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, and we celebrate our successes as a team. If you’re looking to join a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on board!
About the Role
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the overall implementation of a Waste collection project in Kisii ensuring quality control. The Project Coordinator will manage and support county-level stakeholders within the area to ensure seamless project implementation, conduct regular monitoring of sanitation promotion activities, and develop business cases for sanitation products in the county. The Project Coordinator will lead all project-related stakeholder engagement activities in Kisii.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of project activities in close collaboration with teams and relevant county government stakeholders.
- Coordinate the design and development of comprehensive training materials on the practical application of market-based sanitation concepts, tools, and techniques.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, non-state actors, and private sector entities, to foster partnerships for sustained impact and coordinate training and marketing activities.
- Review and approve bi-weekly and monthly work project plans while ensuring alignment with other stakeholder plans.
- Design, plan, organize, and facilitate the implementation of project activities by creatively catalysing action and momentum in line with the Western Kenya Sanitation Project’s overall outcomes and milestones.
- Responsible for the engagement of Micro-financing institutions to increase access to sanitation loans and provide linkages between sanitation businesses and financial institutions.
- Prepare activity/monitoring and evaluation reports on project activities ensuring that you define action points to strengthen implementation, and propose strategic, innovative emerging approaches for adoption.
- Ensure the project budget is adhered to. Document all costs incurred, and reconcile with the Finance team periodically.
- Stay updated and versed with emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in market-based sanitation and sanitation business development and utilize the learnings for effective program implementation and capacity building of other project staff.
- Select, establish, and train sanitation businesses and financial institutions on market-based sanitation technologies relating to waste collection.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Sciences, or related fields.
- Project Management Certification is an added advantage.
- 3+ years of experience working with governments on behalf of organizations or policy initiatives in Kenya.
- 3+ years of experience in project coordination, preferably in WASH is highly recommended.
- Experience in Market-based sanitation preferably in urban areas.
- Experience in Business development of micro-enterprises preferably in the Western region.
- Experience implementing USAID-funded projects is an added advantage.
- Great interpersonal skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills.
- Great change management skills, organizational skills and management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office tools.
Working Relationships
- Finance
- Projects
- Products
- USAID WKSP Team
Location
This role will be based in Kisii.
Compensation
Sanivation offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a flexible, fun, and supportive environment. Join our team and enjoy a rewarding career with ample growth prospects.
